Networked Innovation Management: A Framework and Case Application

This paper presents a framework for networked innovation management from the point of view of the firm within its external innovation ecosystem. The framework binds together the concepts of competition, the dynamic capability view of the firm, and open innovation. The implementation of the model is illustrated with a case study to analyze the anticipated structural changes in the pulp and paper industry, and their respective potential effects on the firm-level innovation management and processes. The main argument of the paper is that the firm-level mechanisms for innovation need to be closely connected to the competitive environment of a firm in order to recognize the essential development needs and means of innovation processes under industry changes. This is the point of departure towards sustainable innovation capability in strongly networked business environment